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[Jules]

I've had my breast clinic appointment and relieved to say everything is normal. There was an area that looked different to last time so had repeat mammogram and ultrasound and it was the way I'd been squashed in the machine. I have a history with breast things so I did get very anxious, couldn't eat. Every woman in that room looked scared stiff. I've only missed one dose of vagifem. I don't have the severe problems others describe so my twice weekly is enough.  I'm not in a relationship currently, it was irritation and UTIs after sex that prompted me to try vagifem. I had prophylactic antibiotics i took that prevented the UTIs but the irritation got bad. I don't have that issue at present.  I don't want the condition to deteriorate though like I've read on here so I'm going to carry on with them.

[Ayesha]

Wonderful news, so glad everything went well for you! X

[Penguin]

That's great news , you must be so relieved 😍

[Jules]

I am very relieved. My mind was racing. Regarding vagifem I do have problems getting continuous doses from my GP. If anybody has a link to updated guidance I'd appreciate it

[Dierdre]

Google the NICE guidelines hrt and show your doctor. It explains all on there.

[Ayesha]

The whole point of vagifem is that it has to be continuous otherwise there is no point in prescribing it in the first place. Your surgery has a total misunderstanding of this treatment.

Do as much research yourself starting here then go armed with all the information your surgery obviously needs.
I am saying this in a hurry but if there is a medical reason why they are acting like this then so be it, if not, demand what you are entitled to.

[CLKD]

So pleased that your result is OK - I can feel your relief .  Apparently a woman designed the mammogram machine  : I don't reckon that she ever put herself under it!

As an aside: No GP should be prescribing ABs on an 'as necessary' basis either.  That's laziness, the WHO tell us that within 5 years there will be so many Bugs that ABs won't touch.   

[Jules]

I've been reading information about breast cancer incidence and risks,  especially after listening to Ann Diamond last night, I could feel her trauma. Its the 4th time in 10 years ive had breast assessment and it gets scarier evety time.  I read this about incidence etc in those on HRT and after menopause.  Statistics aren't easy to interpret but these look worrying albeit it doesn't distinguish between systemic hrt and vaginal.

[Jules]

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/statistics-by-cancer-type/breast-cancer/risk-factors#heading-Five

[Flossieteacake]

Thank you for the update Jules. I am so happy to hear all went well

[CLKD]

Often these suggestions are made because Companies are looking for research funding.  I haven't read the Link yet ......... Quality of Life is important.

[Jules]

Yeh and there's contradiction.  My appointment letter had inconsistency, I've also read pain as a symptom yet the breast nurse told me it isn't. No wonder we get confused

[Dierdre]

My sister had breast cancer 3 years ago and her lump was 2cm and very painful. All ok now.

[CLKD]

That's good Dierdre - shows that we are all different.  My lump was felt in the bath one evening, never showed on mammogram, nor was it painful. 

[pepperminty]

 Glad you have a good outcome. This may reassure you .

https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Breast-cancer-and-HRT-Feb-22-update.pdf

https://www.newsonhealth.co.uk/statement-on-hrt-and-breast-cancer/


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